# My Father's Shadow (2025) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/my-fathers-shadow/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Critic Score | 98% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 85/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Director | Akinola Davies Jr. |
| Genres | Drama, Family |
| Runtime | 93 min |

## Quick answer

My Father's Shadow (2025) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Critics have called this semi-autobiographical debut a quietly devastating breakthrough, praising Sope Dirisu's restrain Metascore 85/100. Directed by Akinola Davies Jr..

## Critics consensus

Critics have called this semi-autobiographical debut a quietly devastating breakthrough, praising Sope Dirisu's restrained lead performance and Akinola Davies Jr.'s ability to fold national upheaval into an intimate father-son story without ever feeling didactic.

## Synopsis

Over one sweltering day in Lagos during the tense 1993 Nigerian election, two young brothers tag along with the estranged father they barely know as he chases down a debt across the city. Between an amusement park detour and a beach stop, small tender moments accumulate — even as the father hides a nosebleed and a secret that will reshape how his sons remember him.

## Cast

Sope Dirisu, Godwin Chiemerie Egbo, Chibuike Marvellous Egbo, Uzoamaka Power

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is My Father's Shadow worth watching?**
My Father's Shadow holds a 85% Celluloid Score. Critics have called this semi-autobiographical debut a quietly devastating breakthrough, praising Sope Dirisu's restrained lead performance and Akinola Davies Jr.'s ability to fold national upheaval into an intimate father-son story without ever feeling didactic.

**What is My Father's Shadow about?**
Over one sweltering day in Lagos during the tense 1993 Nigerian election, two young brothers tag along with the estranged father they barely know as he chases down a debt across the city. Between an amusement park detour and a beach stop, small tender moments accumulate — even as the father hides a nosebleed and a secret that will reshape how his sons remember him.

**Who directed My Father's Shadow?**
My Father's Shadow (2025) was directed by Akinola Davies Jr..

**What is the Celluloid Score of My Father's Shadow?**
85% — the average of five public sources: critics 98%, audience 88%, Metascore 85/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 7.4/10.

**Where can I watch My Father's Shadow?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the My Father's Shadow page for current options.

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